Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Nestled in the southwest corner of Alberta, right in the majestic Canadian Rockies, Crowsnest Pass is a mountain community like no other. Once you’ve had a chance to explore what Crowsnest Pass is all about and realize that this is a place where mountain living rings true, we have a feeling that you’ll be back. Crowsnest Pass is located in a rural setting where Licensed Practical Nurses work within a multidisciplinary team to provide additional family focused nursing care.
Description:
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team, utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills. You will be guided by your education, experience, and demonstrated skill level, in alignment with applicable legislation, standards of practice, policies, and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, high quality, patient and family centred care while reflecting the organization's shared vision and values.
Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Continuing Care Primary Location: Crowsnest Pass Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.68 Posting End Date: 16-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 30-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 16-JUN-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 5 Shifts per cycle: 17 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $33.16 Maximum Salary: $43.42 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Current certification for IV management and BGM. Recent on-site Continuing Care nursing experience with strong knowledge base, preference will be given to candidates with one or more years of LPN experience. Successful candidate will be expected to work at full scope of practice. Must have demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills. Works well as a team member. Flexible in adapting to changes in workload and assignment as required. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Experience with Connect Care. Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, high-quality, family-focused nursing care as part of an interprofessional continuing care team. Apply nursing processes, critical thinking, and decision-making while working within professional standards, legislation, and the full scope of practice.
Requirements
Applicants must complete an accredited practical nurse education program, hold or be eligible for an Alberta LPN practice permit, and have current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. The role also requires current IV management and blood glucose monitoring certification, recent continuing care experience, Connect Care experience, and strong organizational, communication, teamwork, and prioritization skills.
Skills
- Nursing Care
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Patient- and Family-Centred Care
- Intravenous (IV) Management
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Organization
- Prioritization
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Connect Care
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Practical Nurse Education
- Alberta LPN Practice Permit
- College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- IV Management
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Continuing Care
- Nursing Processes
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Patient- and Family-Centred Care
- Interprofessional Health Care Team
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Scope of Practice
- Connect Care
- Organizational Skills
- Prioritization
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
